Ethical competence in nursing practice : competencies, skills, decision-making / Catherine Robichaux, PhD, RN, CNS, Alumna CCRN, editor.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Recognizing ethical terms, theories and principles / Craig Klugman -- Developing ethical skills : a framework / Catherine Robichaux -- Using ethical decision-making and communication skills : minimizing conflict / Douglas Houghton -- Recognizing and addressing moral distress in nursing practice : personal, professional, and organizational factors / Catherine Robichaux -- Understanding the process of clinical ethics : committees and consults / Craig Klugman -- Exploring ethical issues related to person and family-centered care / Mary K. Walton -- Applying ethics in research and evidence informed / Catherine Robichaux -- Applying ethics in the leadership role / Catherine Robichaux -- Public health ethics and social justice in the community / Joan Kub -- Exploring ethical issues encountered with the elderly / Maryanne M. Giuliante -- Exploring ethical issues related to emerging technology in healthcare / Carol Huston -- Applying integrated ethics in nursing practice / Barbara Chanko -- Understanding the relationship between quality, safety, and ethics / Catherine Robichaux.

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This is a unique, innovative professional nursing ethics textbook designed specifically for all practicing nurses and to meet the educational needs of all nursing students, including RN to BSN and RN to MSN students. Written by experts in the field, it discusses ethical concepts relevant to the registered nurse who has practiced for several years but is learning higher level concepts and applications. This text addresses different areas of professional practice and is rich with case studies illustrating the need for ethical competence and decision making.

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